2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Notre Dame Green Pond QB Matt Bodnar
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Billy Splain | May 17, 2025
Matt Bodnar
QB
Notre Dame Green Pond
Class Of 2026
Jersey #7
HT/WT 6’1.5 200
Jr. Year Stats- 4,079 Passing Yards, 38 TOT , , ,70% CP , 372 YPG
1st Team All-State, 1st Team Colonial League QB
Twitter @mattbodnar17
Offers: UPenn
Coach says: “”Matt [Bodnar] is one of the most reliable and consistent players we’ve had in our program. He brings toughness, leadership, and a work ethic that sets the tone for everyone around him. Whether it’s in the weight room, on the field, or in the locker room, Matt leads by example and plays the game the right way. He’s a true team-first guy who does all the little things that are essential to winning football games”.
Let’s get to know Matt
Why do you play football?
I’ve played the sport since I was 14. I love how it takes grit and dedication. Have to work and communicate with people. Football forces me to have discipline. But most of all it is fun and I love the brotherhood.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
I’m looking forward to winning.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports star is Brock Purdy because he was doubted by many people and told that he can’t do it. But he did not listen and he put it the work to let all the naysayers know.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play would probably be Week 3 against NSHS. We were down by 3 in the 4Q and it was 3 and 8. We had trips to the rig HR and a backside fade that we hit for a TD to take the lead.
What was last years season like for you?
Last year for me was surreal. It was my first year starting and I knew I put in the work to have success on the field. I had a great line int front of me and a great team to back me up through every thing so to make big plays and put up big numbers that I didn’t think I would do was truly because of them.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals for this coming season is to be perfect in the regular season. Win a District Title and then Win the State Chip.
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Best player I’ve ever lined up against was most likely Logan Anthony. He is a DT from Palmerton and has many D1 offers. He is a great player and I have great respect form him.
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Honestly, I could name a lot but right now I wouldn’t want any other coach to call a play in other than my current coach now, Phil Stambaugh. He had been a great mentor to me and has done so much for me since I joined his program. He had an excellent college career and played in the NFL. Those are great accolades and to have that as your coach is amazing.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
I would love to visit LSU on a Saturday night. I’ve been to a PSU White-Out before so LSU would definitely be next to that int terms of a great atmosphere.
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
My favorite team is the Dallas Cowboys.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
My favorite game I’ve ever watched was probably Game 6 of the NLCS. Phillies against Padres. I’m a Phillies fan and to be there in person and watch Harper hit the homer to clinch was a once in a lifetime experience.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
I would pick, Friday Night Lights because it just brings out the pure football atmosphere. It also makes you want to put on the pads and play.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
During a game there is usually to much going on and it is so loud in general I can’t hear them but they would probably just scream without saying any words.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
In football I would love to score 100 points in a game.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My mentor is my coach but I would probably want to be like Brock Purdy because he is a great person on and off the field.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
A sport I’d love to play but can’t would be swimming.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
The most embarrassing sports moment would be losing in OT at home in the district playoffs.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
I would consider my grandparents my biggest fans because they never miss a game.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
My go to activity would be to chill or hang with friends.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
My favorite football memory to date would be my HS debut.
What is your favorite play to run?
My favorite play would be 4 verticals.
What scares you the most?
What scares me the most is the Appalachian mountains.
Music of choice:
I listen to everything but my first choice is rock.
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
My favorite gift would be a XBOX 360. It was my first gaming station and probably the best gift I got a s a kid.
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
When I need a big meal I got to Texas Roadhouse.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
My favorite vacation destination is Florida.
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
My first football game i remember was back in 2012 when Tony Romo played for the Cowboys.
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